Energy and Electricity Laws

Electricity Laws is one of our core competencies. Our enviable record would prove that we have dealt with hundreds of cases under the Electricity Act, 2003 and it's erstwhile Indian Electricity Act, 1910, Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948, Indian Electricity Rules, 1956 and the Electricity Regulatory Commissions Act, 1998. We have been dealing with numerous rules and regulations framed under the Electricity Act, 2003, representing Consumers, State Power Corporations, Distribution Licensees, Generating companies, Transmission Utilities and industries in complex matters before the Supreme Court of India, Punjab & Haryana High Court, Appropriate Commissions and the Ombudsman.

Our expertise lies in regulatory litigating pertaining to fixation of tariff, filing objections on behalf of consumers against tariff applications, petitions for amendment of regulations and filing objections thereof. Our expertise further lies in matters relating to theft of electricity, unauthorized use of electricity and filing appeals against assessment orders passed under them. We file complaints before the forum of electricity, ombudsman and finally before the High Court whereby levies and charges are imposed by the distribution licensees in deference of past practice and regulations. We also handle disputes relating to open access and all hindrances so created by State Load Dispatch Regional Centers (SLDC).

We file writ petitions challenging the final decisions rendered by adjudicatory authorities such as Ombudsman, Appellate authority (Constituted S. 127 of Electricity Act, 2003) and petitions/appeals against the orders passed by Special Courts (Constituted under S. 154 of the Act) before the High Court and Supreme Court.We file anticipatory bail application/bail application in FIRs registered under S. 135 of the Electricity Act and also quashing of such FIRs and Criminal Complaints.We also handle disputes in respect of laying down of power lines and the rights of landowners being affected thereof. We have been representing industries who have not been able to get their independent feeders installed for such kind of disputes as well as landowners whose property rights are affected by such laying down of HT/EHT power lines. We also file writ petitions challenging vires of regulations framed by the State Commission before the Hon'ble High Court and Supreme Court.

We also handle matters concerning regulatory compliance including Renewable energy certificates (REC) matters. We are well aware of the laws and policies surrounding the Energy Sector including generation through Thermal power plants, Solar power plants and others like Wind, Biomass and Nuclear generation. We render legal advice in all affairs of the energy sector collaborating with the client to ensure compliance in a hassle-free, cost-effective and efficient manner. Apart from being experts in the law and the legal framework of the Electricity Law, we also understand the business of this sector and its best practices. We are aware of the issues plaguing the sector and help clients find solutions.

Our Advisory and Consultancy practice in Energy and Electricity Laws is renowned. We render advice to clients on regulatory compliances related to Energy laws. We also assist Companies and Corporations in obtaining connections from Distribution licensees, both temporary and permanent. We work with companies and Boards in developing their internal policies and procedures pertaining to energy consumption and advise on legal and regulatory matters pertaining to it.

For seeking more information on our Electricity Law practice, please write to us at puneet1241@hotmail.com